MP mocked for saying all knives should be fitted with GPS

MP mocked for saying all knives should be fitted with GPS

Twitter users suggested the Conservative MP should also track spatulas and teaspoons.

MP Scott Mann has been mocked online after he suggested fitting all knives sold in the UK with GPS tracking to help cut down violent crime.

The Conservative, who represents North Cornwall, wrote on Twitter: “Every knife sold in the UK should have a gps tracker fitted in the handle. It’s time we had a national database like we do with guns. If you’re carrying it around you had better have a bloody good explanation.”

Every knife sold in the UK should have a gps tracker fitted in the handle. It’s time we had a national database like we do with guns. If you’re carrying it around you had better have a bloody good explanation, obvious exemptions for fishing etc.

“Scotty, how are you my friend?” Mr Mercer asks. “Apparently you’ve had a good idea?”

}
});

#bb-iawr-inarticle- { clear: both; margin: 0 0 15px; }

After Mr Mercer has read out some of the mocking tweets Mr Mann responds by saying: “It probably was a bit of a shit idea right?

“But ultimately we have a problem and no one’s coming up with any solutions.”

Mr Mercer says he agrees with Mr Mann on that point, then proceeds to read out more mocking tweets.

Fellow Twitter user @DuaineASamuels said Mr Mann’s idea was “brilliant”, although his tongue appeared to be firmly in his cheek as he attached a photo of a kitchen knife tied with string to an Apple iPad.

Actually it’s a brilliant idea. I’ve made a prototype! Thoughts? I know it could be smaller but the first one is always bigger! pic.twitter.com/H3bUUyqslS

“Thoughts? I know it could be smaller but the first one is always bigger.”

Labour MP Paula Sherriff rebuked Mr Mann by claiming the Conservative Government is to blame for rising knife crime.

Or alternatively Scott, your Govt could just reinstate the Police Officers numbers which have been slashed, the youth services that have been decimated and maybe even reintroduce some early intervention services? Just a thought

She tweeted: “Or alternatively Scott, your Govt could just reinstate the Police Officers numbers which have been slashed, the youth services that have been decimated and maybe even reintroduce some early intervention services?